Management Master's - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Management
15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Practical Simulations
Real-World Case Studies
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
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15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Practical Simulations
Real-World Case Studies
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
Master of Science in Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree Concentration Overview
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) with an Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration explores how organizations manage work across complex business environments. It is designed for individuals who want to strengthen management and leadership skills while gaining a deeper understanding of operations and supply chain performance.
The program focuses on business operations, process improvement, and performance management. Students examine how work is planned and coordinated, how resources are allocated, and how outcomes are measured, with attention to lean practices, quality systems, and the use of AI tools to support decision-making and ongoing improvement.
With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 16 months.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates develop capability in the following areas:
- Operational Strategy:
Understand how business strategy connects to day-to-day operations and overall performance.
- Workforce and Resource Planning:
Coordinate staffing, materials, and timelines to keep operations running efficiently.
- Process and Workflow Analysis:
Examine how work moves through an organization and identify ways to reduce delays and improve consistency.
- Performance and Continuous Improvement:
Use data, quality methods, and AI tools to monitor results and drive ongoing operational improvement.
Master of Science in Management Curriculum
Master of Science in Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration
Featured Courses, Topics & Overview
Logistics Management
OPM501
Key topics include supply chain strategy, supply contracts, risk mitigation strategies, flexible logistics systems, service supply chains, sustainability, and the role of IT in logistics management.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Capstone
OPM605
This graduate capstone synthesizes operations and supply chain management with lean and quality systems. Students convert demand signals into capacity plans, design pull systems, and tune schedules and changeovers.
Institutional Accreditation
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
